Grubhub’s business is grounded in the idea that the technology we offer to restaurant partners helps them expand their own businesses. Along with providing tools to help restaurants succeed, we are equally committed to creating a space for peer connection, allowing restaurant owners to share experiences, insights, and feedback. This is where Grubhub’s Restaurant Leadership Council was born – and we are thrilled to welcome our 2025 cohort of restaurant leaders. 

In its fourth year, the Restaurant Leadership Council is a group of restaurant owners and operators who regularly meet with Grubhub to help us whip up new ideas on how to best serve our restaurants. We work with the council to better understand and serve the industry, listening and learning from professionals who eat, sleep, and breathe restaurant management. 

For the year ahead, we identified a group of nine small business owners – all Grubhub partners – who will join the 2025 council. These individuals own restaurants all across the country, including Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and more. To date, 50 restaurant owners have participated in the council. Throughout the council’s year-long term, we host several interactive sessions to give restaurant owners a chance to strengthen their peer relationships, provide industry insights, and share detailed product feedback to help us improve our product offering and platform for restaurant partners. 

“In the past four years, Grubhub’s Restaurant Leadership Council has become a critical channel for connecting with, offering support to, and receiving feedback from restaurant owners across the country,” said Victoria Anglin, Senior Manager, Merchant Engagement & Operations. “The restaurants on our platform have hands-on experience with using our product and technology day-in and day-out to help serve their customers and coordinate with delivery partners, so we take their feedback seriously. It’s exciting to take the first-hand feedback from our Restaurant Leadership Council meetings, and implement changes to make our platform more valuable for our restaurant partners.” 

Meet Grubhub’s 2025 Restaurant Leadership Council:

Bryan Tublin – Kitava in San Francisco, California

“Small-to-medium sized businesses are the heartbeat of American communities, and the hospitality industry is a critical contributor. My goal for joining this council is to advocate for and contribute to the health of the restaurant industry because I believe if our restaurants are strong, healthy, and vibrant, our communities will be as well!” 

Davin Wages – Malai Kitchen in Dallas, Texas

“I’m excited to share my experiences with the Grubhub platform, help with any new developments and improvements, and also network with others in the industry.

Jay Shin – Fibber’s Sports Bar & Grille in Philadelphia, PA

“I joined the council to see the direction of Grubhub and if there is anything I can do to help bring in more sales.”

Paolo Fontana – Sub-Ology in Cranford, New Jersey

“I joined Grubhub’s 2025 Restaurant Leadership Council because I’m passionate about shaping the future of the restaurant industry and supporting small business owners like myself. This council offers an incredible opportunity to meet new people from diverse businesses, exchange resources, and regularly share ideas. I look forward to collaborating, helping each other grow, and mentoring one another to achieve our goals. Together, we can address challenges, contribute innovative solutions, and drive success for restaurants across the board.”

Sergio Catinkagan – Antalia NYC in New York, New York

“I joined the Grubhub Council to contribute valuable insights that can help make Grubhub a more restaurant-owner-friendly platform. By sharing my own experiences, I hope to provide useful perspectives while also learning from the experiences of other restaurant owners.”

Taylor Mason – Taylor’s Tacos in Chicago, Illinois

“I joined the council so that I can be a liaison between the Grubhub communiTAY and the people. It is my duty to use my everyday experience and expertise to make both worlds better. Grubhub is a team of some epic individuals, and I am honored to be included.”

Tony Mekonen – Italian Kitchen in Washington, D.C.

“I joined the Restaurant Leadership Council to gain deeper insight into new product features and to provide feedback based on our experience with multiple third-party aggregator platforms. As a restaurant owner, I value opportunities to share my experiences and collaborate with like-minded business leaders from across the country. I’m excited to connect with my peers, exchange best practices, and stay ahead of industry trends that can help us grow and improve our business. Additionally, I look forward to using this platform to voice any questions or concerns regarding our experience on Grubhub, ensuring that both our customers and team continue to benefit from the platform’s innovations.”

Vinny Gallagher – Pizzata Pizzeria in Philadelphia, PA

“At Pizzata, we have a saying that goes: ‘I know something you don’t know, and you know something I don’t know. We can always learn from one another if we take the time to stop and listen.”

Wesley Li – Bowls of Rice in Chicago, Illinois

“I am excited to share my knowledge and insights with Grubhub and my peers, while also learning and growing together. Operating a ghost kitchen allows us to innovate quickly, and I’m excited to enhance our partnership by collaborating on fresh ideas that deliver even better experiences to our customers.”